Support UI: UIAA Strategic Plan

The University of Idaho Alumni Association, Inc., is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation. All former students with 26 credits earned from the University of Idaho prior to the university adopting the integrated Banner database in 1994 are members. With the change to the database system, students who have received a UI degree or completed 90 credits or more are now designated as “alumni” and are included in the membership. We are a non-dues organization with approximately 75,000 living alumni in our membership.

II. Our Mission & Vision

Alumni Association Mission Statement:

To develop and strengthen lifelong relationships with the University of Idaho

Alumni Association Vision Statement:

1. To promote the vision and core values of University of Idaho’s historic land grant mission of teaching, research and public service

2. To enlist alumni talents in the preservation and promotion of image, tradition, and pride

3. To serve as a catalyst for communications and involvement between alumni and the University of Idaho community

III. Goals

Inspiration: Communicate the University of Idaho message of renewal of people, place and purpose.
Recruitment: Communicate the attributes of the University of Idaho to attract quality students.
Reconnection: Update alumni about University of Idaho and involve them in events and activities.
Reputation: Promote roles, responsibilities and achievements of the Alumni Association.
Relationships: Develop relationships with other University of Idaho affiliated organizations, which advance the University of Idaho’s vision.

IV. Objectives

Chapters: Initiate a working committee to investigate the effectiveness of our current chapter structure. Explore new and different approaches to sponsoring University special events off campus.
Partnerships: Build strategic relationships with other university support systems and organizations to increase our presence with UI stakeholders.
Finance: Formalize a process to manage the disbursement of funds using specific criteria.
Alumni Center: Pursue a permanent center on campus by creating and circulating a formal vision statement.
Alumni and University Events: Assist in the design and production of events that help promote and celebrate our connection with the University of Idaho.

(Developed by Ways & Means Committee and approved by the UIAA Board of Directors on May12, 2006.)